Child Care
Published by admin on July 19, 2008<<Back to Support Main
Parent Central An organization dedicated to helping parents access current information on children’s issues as well as the most recent parenting resources. If you have a child under 8, join to get connected to information and resources, and become part of a growing network of over 73,000 concerned parents. Their monthly e-newsletter is chock full of tips for parents, activities, and ways to get connected in your community. Check out Parent Central Across the Country to find Local Parent Central Networks near you!
Child Care Aware (1-800-424-2246) Assists parents in finding the best information on locating quality child care and child care resources in their community.
National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) (703-341-4100) A network of over 800 Child Care Resource and Referral agencies offering training , resources and standards of best practices to those agencies in support of quality, accountable services. In addition, NACCRRA promotes national policies and partnerships facilitating universal access to quality child care.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (1-800-424-2460) Promotes the quality care of children birth to 8 years old through educational and developmental services.
National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC) (1-800-359-3817) Promotes professional development and quality standards of care for Family Child Care providers.
National Head Start Association (703-739-0875) Offers support and resources to local Head Start programs.
National After School Association (1-800-617-8242) Offers accreditation standards for after school and out of school child care programs.
National Accreditation Commission for Early Childhood Programs (1-800-537-1118) An accreditation program for Child Care managers.